Ideas. Innovation. Impact

About Summit

Where India's lending ecosystem comes together

The Next Chapter of India’s Credit Story Begins Here 

India’s lending ecosystem is undergoing a profound transformation. As technology reshapes financial services, customer expectations evolve, and access to credit expands beyond metropolitan markets, NBFCs are emerging as critical enablers of India’s growth story. 

Built around the theme Ideas. Innovation. Impact.ET Edge NBFC NXT 2026 brings together the leaders, innovators, regulators, investors, and technology pioneers shaping the future of non-bank finance. 

180+

Senior Delegates

35+

Speakers & Panelists

1 Day

Full-day Format

August

Mumbai, 2026

Key Focus Area

The conversations that matter most right now

Keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats, case studies, and presentations — structured around the issues shaping NBFC growth in 2026.

Defining the Future of Lending

Exploring the forces reshaping India's credit landscape and the opportunities emerging across the next decade.

AI-Powered Lending & Digital Transformation

Leveraging AI, automation, data intelligence, and digital infrastructure to transform underwriting, servicing, collections, and compliance.

Financial Inclusion at Scale

Unlocking access to credit through rural finance, hyperlocal distribution, and customer-centric lending models across Bharat.

Risk, Governance & Trust

Building resilient institutions through ethical AI, robust compliance frameworks, responsible collections, and transparent governance.

FinTech × NBFC Collaboration

Examining the next phase of partnerships, co-lending models, embedded finance ecosystems, and shared innovation.

MSME Credit & Entrepreneurial Growth

Addressing India's credit gap through smarter underwriting, sector-focused financing, and scalable lending models.

Capital, Liquidity & Sustainable Growth

Balancing growth ambitions with profitability, asset quality, capital efficiency, and long-term resilience.

Who Should attend

Industry leaders. Real conversations.

We’re bringing together senior leaders from NBFCs, fintechs, regulators, and MSMEs.

01

NBFC, HFC & MFI Leadership

MDs, CEOs, Executive Directors, Business Heads, and Senior Management Teams.

02

Policymakers & Regulators

Government representatives, financial sector policymakers, and regulatory stakeholders.

03

Risk, Credit & Compliance Leaders

Chief Risk Officers, Chief Compliance Officers, Credit Heads, and Governance Leaders.

04

Technology & Transformation Executives

CIOs, CTOs, Chief Digital Officers, Data Leaders, and Innovation Heads.

05

Investors & Capital Providers

Private Equity Funds, Venture Capital Firms, AIFs, Family Offices, and Institutional Investors.

06

Financial Ecosystem Partners

Rating Agencies, Debt Market Specialists, Legal Advisors, Consultants, and Industry Researchers.

Why Partner

Be at the Centre of India's Lending Transformation

ET Edge NBFC Summit 2026 gives your brand direct access to the decision-makers shaping India's lending landscape in a focused, high-signal environment built for meaningful engagement.

Speakers

Harish Venugopal

Chief Risk Officer
HDB Financial Services

Manish Kumar Gupta

Chief Executive - Urban Unsecured Assets, Payments, and Digital Partnerships
L&T Finance

Markandey Upadhyay

Chief Data & Analytics Officer
Piramal Finance

Narendra Kamath

Chief Operating Officer- SME Finance
Tata Capital

Rajiv Gupta

Group President
PB Fintech

Sachin Pillai

CEO & MD
Hinduja Leyland Finance

Shalini Mimami

Chief Risk Officer
Godrej Capital

Shallu Kaushik

Chief Digital Officer
Tata Capital

Agenda

03:00 p.m. – 03:55 p.mRegistration & Networking
03:55 p.m. – 04:00 p.m.Setting the Tone
04:00 p.m. – 04:15 p.m.Opening Keynote: The NXT Mandate: Reinventing India's Lending Engine for the Next Decade
04:15 p.m. – 05:00 p.m.The CEO NXT Playbook: Capital, Scale & the Brave New Credit Frontier - Who Will Win India’s Next Credit Cycle?
05:00 p.m. – 05:15 p.m.Leadership Spotlight
05:15 p.m. – 06:00 p.m.Risk Reimagined: Trust by Design: Governance, Compliance & Reputation in the AI Era
06:00 p.m. - 06:15 p.m.Networking Break
06:15 p.m. – 07:00 p.m.The Intelligent NBFC: AI, Automation & the Next Digital Operating Model
07:00 p.m. - 07:15 p.m.Leadership Spotlight
07:15 p.m. - 07:45 p.m.NBFCs & the MSME Credit Gap - New Models, New Risks
07:45 p.m. – 08:15 p.m.Built to Lend Together: The Chapter of FinTech X NBFC Partnerships
08:15 p.m. – 08:45 p.m.A Conversation on “Beyond Traditional Credit: Reinventing Lending for Bharat”
08:45 p.m. – 09:00 p.m.Leadership Spotlight
09:00 p.m. – 09:05 p.m.Closing Remarks

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Be part of the convergence.

August 2026 · Mumbai · 180+ senior leaders · A full day of insight, dialogue, and connection.